Special Education Teacher - Washington Connections Academy

Special Education Teacher - Washington Connections Academy

Job Category: Teaching

Requisition Number: TEACH
017918

• Posted :
  May 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• Remote

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Home-Based, WA
4501 Intelco Loop SE 201
Lacey, WA 98503, USA

School

Summary:

Washington Connections Academy (WACA) is a tuition-free, virtual public school serving students in grades K-12 statewide. WACA has two schools under its umbrella of the shared-services model. It operates in partnerships with the Mary M. Knight School District and Goldendale School District and is under contract with Connections Academy to provide its educational program and other services. Both Washington Connections Academy schools are accredited by Cognia and were recognized as Cognia Schools of Distinction in 2022.

Position Summary:

This position is a remote, full-time position with regular hours between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Applicants must live in Washington. Certified Special Education Teacher will manage instructional special education programs. Through the use of the telephone, Internet, and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with caretakers, Learning Coaches, and students to ensure that each student successfully completes their instructional program.

The Special Education Teacher works closely with the Special Education Director team. The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

• Case Manager Roles
  • Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students
  • Develop, write, and help implement IEPs
  • Evaluate tests, assessments, or records reviews
  • Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues
  • Schedule, organize and conduct IEP-related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed
  • Monitor the general education progress of students on an ongoing basis and work additionally with students who are struggling
  • Create lesson plans and provide direct services to students in weekly small group Live Lessons, co-planning or individually as needed
  • Assist with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP
  • Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school's Learning Management System and special education software;
• Contact Roles
  • Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to ensure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
  • Collaborate with teachers and learning coaches to ensure, develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students
• Community Roles
  • Work with school staff to coordinate and attend social activities and relevant field trips for students and families, as required within school policy. When possible, integrate field trips and social activities into the curriculum
  • Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a “school community”
  • Participate in the administration of the state testing, including in-person proctoring of WIDA and/or SBAC/WCAS testing at various locations around the state of Washington
  • Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require staff representation
• Behind-The-Scenes Roles:
  • Be a collaborative member of IEP and 504 teams, as assigned, sharing course progress insights about students and providing feedback on goals and…